Guy Dies Playing Wii Fit, Sadly Not April Fools
25-year old England native Tim Eves collapsed and died while playing Wii Fit with his girlfriend and best friend. I am officially never working out again.
Tim Eves was 'jogging' on a Wii Fit games console as Emma Tuck and Lewis Hickin looked on, when he slumped to the floor.
The family were told he could have been killed by Sudden Adult Death Syndrome. Also known as Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome, it is a disorder of the electrical system of the heart.Those with the condition are vulnerable to an abnormal heart rhythm. During exercise the heart may stop pumping out blood, causing the brain to become deprived of blood and sudden death. The condition is estimated to kill 500 people a year.
Well Tim, I hope you're enjoying that great Wii Mii parade in the sky. Rest in peace, buddy.
'Healthy' man, 25, collapses and dies playing Wii Fit game [mailonline]
Thanks to Pat and Nathan, who vow to create public service messages about the inherent risks of exercise.
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